Lieutenant Commander Jill Monnox Royal Navy – Citation
Lieutenant Commander Jill Monnox has demonstrated outstanding leadership, management, Command and empathy for all those that work around her, embodying the highest standards of the Royal Navy. Over the past year, her dedication, professionalism, and ability to inspire those at all Ranks and Rates have set them apart as a leader that WTG has come to rely on.
From the outset, Monnox has used her deep wealth of experience, from Writer to trail blazing as a Club Swinger then to AWO in motivating, guiding and sometimes re-aligning her peers and subordinates, fostering a culture of teamwork, resilience, and excellence. Through unwavering commitment and judgement, she has consistently displayed the qualities essential to effectively deputise for the OC WTG, during periods of extensive gapping throughout the Group. Her decisiveness, integrity, and the ability to perform under pressure make delegation to her easy and her status as a female role model simple.
Beyond professional competence, Monnox has demonstrated a deep sense of responsibility for the welfare and development of those under her charge. She has actively mentored junior personnel, led by example, and upheld the Royal Navy’s core values with distinction.
In recognition of her exceptional leadership potential, dedication, and commitment to service, Lieutenant Commander Jill Monnox RN is nominated for the Officers’ Association Sword.
On the 16th May this year, the OA Sword was presented at Ceremonial Divisions at HMS COLLINGWOOD by the Assistant Chief of the Defence Staff Operations and Commitments, Rear Admiral Steve Moorhouse CBE.
The OA Sword had previously belonged to Lt Cdr David Cooper, who joined the RN in 1962 and served as a Communications Warfare Officer until leaving in 1987. The sword was originally presented to David by the Governors of the training ship HMS Arethusa on his commissioning in June 1964. Unfortunately, David wasn’t able to join us for the ceremony.